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12- From Elvis to Gotti: Biographies We Can't Forget

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Episode  ·  26:25  ·  May 22, 2023

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Our hosts explore various biographical movies, examining their ability to provide an accurate and engaging account of historical events and individuals. Some films discussed in the episode include Straight Outta Compton, which highlights the struggles of black communities against police brutality, and Skin, a movie showcasing a reformed skinhead's journey to overcome his violent past. Carla and Ka'Lei emphasize the necessity of responsibly portraying reality, as it shapes the audience's understanding of history and society. In their conversation, our hosts also mention other movies such as Malcolm X, which provides a true-to-life account of the civil rights leader's journey, and Glory, which tells the story of the first all-black infantry during the Civil War plus much, much more! Timestamped summary of this episode:00:02:19 - Bad Biographical Movies, Ka'Lei  discusses two biographical movies he did not like - "Gotti" and "Elvis".  He explains why these movies missed the mark, such as poor pacing, inaccurate portrayal of Italian culture and New York, and anachronistic music.00:11:25 - Music Biography Movies, Our movie review duo discuss the trend of music biography movies and how they may be used to reintroduce music to new audiences. They also mention some music biography movies they enjoyed, such as "Straight Outta Compton" and "La Bamba".00:13:37 - Recommendations, Carla recommends some biographical movies about musicians, including "La Bamba" and "Ray", as well as other biographical movies about history and current events. They also briefly discuss the importance of cultural representation in movies.00:14:46 - Biographical Movies Discussed, Ka'Lei and Carla discuss biographical movies they have watched, including Skin, Malcolm X, and Glory. They also mention the importance of these movies in highlighting historical events and figures.00:19:35 - The Founder and Social Network, The conversation shifts to discuss two movies about business moguls: The Founder, a dramatization of the founding of McDonald's, and The Social Network, a movie about the creation of Facebook.00:24:23 - Question of the Week, Carla introduces the Question of the Week, which asks listeners to name the actor who played Johnny Castle in a famous dance movie.Connect with us on Instagram @man.mom.movies Want a podcast like the Man.Mom.Movies Podcast? I'm Jpaddy from Paddybandwagon.com, your podcasting partner. From recording and editing to captivating show notes, I'll bring your vision to life. DM or comment "reno famous" on our Instagram @paddybandwagon for a special offer. Let me help you with your podcast journey. 

26m 25s  ·  May 22, 2023

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